South Kitsap Fire and Rescue Firefighter Salary
Port Orchard, Washington · Kitsap County · 82 career firefighters · 16 stations
What South Kitsap Fire and Rescue pays
Entry-level starting pay
$90,998
a year
Top of posted range
$108,547
a year
Entry-level postings
1 posting
August 2026
South Kitsap Fire and Rescue listed starting pay of $90,998 a year in its entry-level posting from August 2026, with a top of range up to $108,547. The most recent, Entry Level Firefighter/EMT or Firefighter/Paramedic in August 2026, started at $90,998 (up to $108,547).
Past South Kitsap Fire and Rescue postings with pay
Closed postings FireJobs recorded in the last two years. Figures are as the department listed them.
| Position | Posted | Starting | Top of range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry Level Firefighter/EMT or Firefighter/Paramedic | August 2026 | $90,998 | $108,547 |
South Kitsap Fire and Rescue pay questions
- How much does a firefighter at South Kitsap Fire and Rescue make?
- South Kitsap Fire and Rescue listed starting pay of $90,998 a year in its entry-level posting from August 2026, with a top of range up to $108,547. The most recent, Entry Level Firefighter/EMT or Firefighter/Paramedic in August 2026, started at $90,998 (up to $108,547).
- How does South Kitsap Fire and Rescue pay compare with other Washington departments?
- The average starting salary across 38 current Washington firefighter listings on FireJobs is $79,391. South Kitsap Fire and Rescue's most recent starting figure of $90,998 is 15% above it.
- Is South Kitsap Fire and Rescue hiring right now?
- No openings from South Kitsap Fire and Rescue are listed on FireJobs today. Departments with 82 career firefighters usually post once or twice a year. Free weekly alerts for Washington cover it when they do.
Source: pay figures the department published in its own job postings, recorded by FireJobs when each posting was live. Pay changes with contracts and steps; the posting for a current opening is the figure that applies.